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PhD Chemical Physics at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemical Physics is an interdisciplinary degree jointly offered by the Departments of Chemistry and Physics, exploring chemical processes through the lens of physics. The University offers only a PhD in Chemical Physics.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Chemistry and Physics (interdepartmental)  |  Intake: Fall; application deadline March 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Instruction and research cover heterogeneous structures, alignment and surface phenomena, quantum theory, mathematical physics, statistical and classical mechanics, chemical kinetics and laser physics. Students may choose any affiliated chemistry or physics faculty member as research adviser.

Career pathways

High-level research positions in academic or industrial settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is handled by the Department of Chemistry. Chemistry graduate admissions: PhD applicants need a B.S. in Chemistry or a related field with minimum GPA of 3.0; official transcripts, a one-page statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation; GRE recommended but not required; TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants. Deadline: March 1.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: March 1

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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